MEET ALYSSA

Hello and welcome!

I am so happy you are here! My name is Alyssa Fishman Masterson.

My mission is to guide, share and inspire others on their path in this life. I lead individuals into a state of self-empowerment, finding glimmers of peace in the chaos, and help to provide resources to create resilence + regulate their nervous system into a state of balance. I strive to support individuals in experiencing meaningful changes in their lives.

I am a C-IAYT certified Yoga Therapist, RYT 500hr and Reiki II certifed. I have BA in Communication, with a concentration in Art Therapy from Marymount Manhattan College. I completed my 200hr Living Yoga Teacher Training with Breathing Room Yoga Center of New Haven in 2017. I went on to continue my studies with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy School, based in Colorado and completed my 300hr Foundations in Yoga Therapy training in 2019. I then continued on the path to becoming a certified Yoga Therapist in December 2023.

I am a deeply curious life learner. I can't help but go down a rabbit hole to get to the depths of my interests. My newest pursuit has been studying Thai yoga massage. I recently completed an Intro to Thai Massage workshop in October 2024 with Cynthia Jones and I look forward to applying these practices and continuing to learn more about the ancient tradition.

A brief background story as to what led me to this path is my strong passion for helping others gain power in health and wellness. I was an active athlete growing up, captain of my soccer and softball teams, I did a little dance and gymnastics and anything my two older brothers would include me in. I also love to cook, draw, create and be in nature. At the age of 8 I began to suffer from migraines . As I grew older I attributed these to life stressors and poor coping skills.. I got to a point where I decided to change my lifestyle and learn about health and well-being as much as possible. I needed to change things, change how I responded and how I managed myself. I started with small shifts gradually; drank more water, improved my sleep hygiene, conscious to what food + information I put in my body, added more mindfulness practices, gratitude and movements, and so on...I can confidently say that I have a greater awareness of what my triggers are and am able to navigate life better due to preventing an attack. My quality of life has improved tremendously and I have my yoga practices to thank for helping to keep me in balance.

My teaching style has shifted over the years and will continue to evolve as I continue to develop my practice and pursue my studies. I teach a wide age range and am mindful of making these practices assessible to all beings. My style is invitational and supportive as I guide you in exploring multiple layers of their being, also known as the koshas. Through yogic practices that cultivate embodiment, connection, & expansion, I strive to empower you on your wellness journey.

You are divinely unique and my intention is for our time together to be a transformative experience. It would be a privilege and pleasure to work with you and to create a safe space that supports you as you uncover and alchemically transform body and mind. I will facilitate your exploration with discipline and heart, meeting you where you are and as you are, a WHOLEsome being.

Influences: Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga, Ayurveda, nature and cycles, art, anatomy & kinesthesiology, dance and chakras

Focuses: self care, resilience/stress management, pain management, migraine relief, mindful daily habits, connection with nature and natural cycles, living authentically, creative expression, creating sanctuaries, constructive use of energy, the art of rest

Passions: helping others, authentic connections, nature, learning, dancing, my partner & pup, music, eating delicious food & cooking, reading, family, friends, arts, outdoor adventures, traveling, history, movies, laughing,

Oddities: Not a fan of the way construction paper feels, I love glass jars of any size, I collect rocks, leaves and pine cones, I would much rather sit on the floor, I adore flowers of all kinds

Education:

Yoga Therapy 800hr Certification Program

Inner Peace Yoga Therapy (Durango,CO) Dec. 2023

Yoga Therapy Foundations 300hr

Inner Peace Yoga Therapy (New Haven, CT) Oct. 2019

Yoga Teacher Training 200hr

Breathing Room Yoga Center (New Haven, CT) March 2017

BA Communication with a concentration in Art Therapy

Marymount Manhattan College (New York, NY) Dec. 2012

Additional Trainings & Certifications:

Yoga for Parkinson`s with Theresa Conroy, Jan. 2025

Intro to Thai Massage with Cynthia Jones, Oct. 2024